Drawing conclusions is a critical thinking tool that can enhance effective reading.

Drawing conclusions requires the reader to use logic and evidence from the text in order to form meaning and gain a better understanding.

Drawing conclusions is putting clues from the story together to help form a bigger picture.

Read the following passage.

Mary went downstairs. There was an aroma in the air. The table was set with warm blueberry muffins, freshly squeezed orange juice, and brewed coffee. A note was left on the table. It said, "Dear Mary, Have a great day. Good Luck at your new job. Love, Dan" Next to the note there was a wrapped present with a bow on top.

What conclusions can we draw from this passage?

What do you conclude the relationship is between Mary and Dan?

Why do you conclude there is a present on the table?

When do you conclude that this event takes place?

What clues lead you to draw these conclusion?

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